Speaker Biograghy: Cameron has worldwide experience in airport planning, design, finance and operations, with a particular emphasis in master and on-call planning. He has led a variety of airport consulting assignments, including master and airfield plans, airport privatisation studies, commercial development plans, greenfield airport development, Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 150 noise compatibility studies, and environmental impact analyses.


Day 2 - 15 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

15:35 - 16:05 - Planning during uncertain times: developing the New Guayaquil International Airport
Synopsis: The Airport Authority and the Municipality of Guayaquil have concluded that the long-term aviation needs of the community, region and Ecuador will best be met with a new international airport in the Daular region. The presentation will focus on the approach, challenges and lessons learned during the planning, programme definition and concession support phases of the project.

Audience will learn:

• The story of the New Guayaquil International Airport (summary of planning from the existing airport to the new)
• Approach to planning during uncertain times (developing a flexible plan, changes in the national economy, natural disasters)
• Challenges faced and lessons learned
• The many competing priorities and factors influencing the process
• Integration of sustainability